Alabama A&M Hosts UAPB in SWAC Matchup

Alabama A&M is set to face UAPB following a decisive 89-53 victory over Mississippi Valley State, with Kourtney Rittenberry leading the Bulldogs with 21 points. The Bulldogs have a 2-2 record at home and are fifth in the SWAC, averaging 65.2 points per game, while UAPB struggles at 2-9 overall and has not won against SWAC opponents. UAB, meanwhile, is preparing for a matchup against Tulsa, boasting a strong home record and leading the AAC in rebounds, with Yaxel Lendeborg averaging nearly 10 per game. Both teams will meet for the first time in conference play this season, with UAB shooting 46.8% from the field compared to Tulsa's 42.2%. In women's basketball, UAPB faced challenges in their SWAC opener against Alabama State, primarily due to disparities in free-throw shooting, which saw UAPB shoot only 5 for 12 while ASU made 19 of 24 attempts. The Golden Lions will next face Alabama A&M, looking to improve from their current 0-7 road record.